MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, January AI unveiled significant advancements to its AI-driven metabolic health app that shows people food’s impact on their blood sugar before they eat, and empowers them to track and optimize their nutrition effortlessly. New advancements to the app include: the enhanced, most accurate AI-powered photo scan for food on the market, Apple HealthKit integration for sleep and activity tracking, the “Hack My Food” tool for discovering healthy alternatives, fasting guide features, and Jan, the app’s new AI health coach.
These new features help users take control of their nutrition and blood sugar – without relying on expensive and invasive continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Backed by advanced AI, its 32 million food database, and cutting-edge science, January AI continuously improves the accuracy of its glucose predictions, offering real-time, actionable insights.
In addition to its latest advancements, January AI provides a proven, cost-effective alternative to traditional diabetes management programs like the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). By reducing or eliminating the need for human coaches and expensive CGMs, January AI empowers users to achieve weight loss and improve insulin sensitivity at a fraction of the cost – less than $100 per participant, compared to more than thousands for DPP.
Easily and Accurately Log Food, From a Photo
January AI continues to set the standard in glucose prediction and nutrition with its new enhanced meal scanner -- the most accurate photo-scanning tool on the market -- which allows users to snap a picture of their meal and instantly see detailed nutritional information and the foods’ predicted blood sugar impact, based on a vast database of more than 32 million foods.
“The photo experience is truly magical,” said Noosheen Hashemi, founder and CEO of January AI. “You can scan complex dishes and the app instantly recognizes the food – distinguishing between a Thai red curry versus an Indian Tikka Masala, for example – it delivers not only the macros but also predicts the potential glucose impact. You can also scan barcodes, look up millions of recipes and menu items from chain and local restaurants. We have the best photo scanner, the largest food database and all the possible modalities for searching and logging foods, successfully competing with other nutritional solutions in the market.”
Along with the photo scan, the January AI app now offers multiple methods for people to learn about their food before they eat, including photo scan, voice and text search, barcode scanning for packaged foods, and natural language search. The app can also make personalized recommendations based on individual health goals and tailored settings such as a user's own target for macros like protein, carbohydrates and fats. Combining accurate photo food scanning with the app's suggestions for healthier alternatives and real-time meal feedback, January AI gives users the tools to make informed, health-optimized decisions.
Jan, the AI Health Coach
Jan is the January AI app’s personalized AI health coach designed to easily guide users through their health journey. Like a knowledgeable and caring nutritionist in your pocket, Jan provides tailored advice based on users' food logs, activity, and health goals. It offers meal suggestions, helps set and track macro and calorie targets, and even creates workout plans to meet fitness objectives. Additionally, Jan gives users tips on optimizing sleep, recommends fasting protocols, and suggests full recipes. This real-time, interactive support makes it easy for users to stay on track and achieve their health goals, all within the app.
"Hack My Food" Tool
With the Hack My Food feature, making healthier choices becomes simple. It allows you to compare different foods and instantly identify options with less impact on your blood sugar. For example, if you're considering a chocolate chip energy bar, Hack My Food might suggest swapping it for another bar by a different brand, showing how the alternative leads to a lower predicted glucose spike. You can also use the feature to compare ingredients in homemade meals, look up restaurant menus, and get science-backed recommendations to help prevent glucose spikes before you eat. Learn more about how these predictions work here.
Track Sleep and Activity with Apple HealthKit
Now with seamless connectivity to Apple Health, January AI’s data-driven approach allows users to track key areas like nutrition, activity, and rest—all within one app.
Innovative Fasting Features
January AI’s new fasting features enable users to choose from five popular fasting protocols, including the traditional 16-hour fast and more advanced methods like Eat-Stop-Eat and O.M.A.D. The app provides fasting timers and notifications, keeping users motivated and on track with their health goals.
What Users Are Saying
January AI’s app is receiving glowing feedback, with a 4.6-star rating on the App Store. From tailored meal suggestions and macro tracking to workout plans and fasting tips, users are finding January to be an invaluable tool in their daily wellness journey. One user, Hollis 215, shared, "Taking a quick photo of my meals and getting insights into my glucose levels helps me make better choices without fuss.” User Mackenzie-James said January was “essential for any goal-setting or accountability with health coaches and nutritionists.” Trailblazer78 said “It’s easy to figure out a banana or a piece of chicken, but combination foods like a turkey club sandwich or a piece of pizza! I love it! Then to know the glucose implications is icing on the cake!”
A Mission Rooted in Personal Experience
Hashemi’s personal connection to health drives January AI’s mission. After experiencing the medical system’s shortcomings with her father’s late-stage cancer diagnosis, she became determined to create a tool that would enable people to take control of their health before it was too late. With over one-third of U.S. adults unknowingly living with prediabetes, Hashemi’s goal is to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to learn more about food’s impact on their health.
“As Diabetes Awareness Month approaches this November, we’re reminded of the urgent need for tools that help people manage their health proactively,” said Hashemi. “With January AI, we’re enabling everyone to access real-time metabolic insights and take their health into their own hands.”
Visit january.ai to learn more about January AI, its experts, and scientific research. A press kit with press images, videos, and more is available here.
About January AI
Founded in 2017 by Noosheen Hashemi, January AI is a leader in precision health. It leverages artificial intelligence to predict glucose responses and empower users to optimize their metabolic health. January’s mission is to improve the world’s healthspan by providing accessible, data-driven tools that help individuals prevent serious health conditions.
Learn more at www.january.ai.
